Weak Forms Worksheet

Pronunciation lesson 20: Weak forms · Set 46 · 40 questions

How to say it (Small words shrink in the middle): In the middle of a sentence: weak — to (tuh), for (fuh), and (n), can (kun), of (uv). At the end of a sentence or a short answer: strong — Where are you FROM? Yes, I CAN. Never stress a weak form unless you want to make a point.

1. 1.In “We went to the market.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
2. 2.Listen: in “I want to swim now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
3. 3.In “Yes, it was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
4. 4.In “I can dance very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
5. 5.In “Look at the bird.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
6. 6.In “I want to dance now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
7. 7.In “It was windy yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
8. 8.In “I can cook very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
9. 9.Listen: in “What is this cup made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
10. 10.In “We went to the park.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
11. 11.In “Who is this letter for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
12. 12.In “I want to play now.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
13. 13.In “I am from Pune.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
14. 14.Listen: in “I am from Assam.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
15. 15.Listen: in “I am from Goa.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
16. 16.In “Yes, I can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
17. 17.In “We had fish and rice for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
18. 18.In “What is this chair made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
19. 19.In “This gift is for my sister.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
20. 20.In “Where is this parcel from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
21. 21.In “Yes, she can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
22. 22.In “Can I have a cup of soup?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
23. 23.Listen: in “This gift is for my father.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
24. 24.Listen: in “Look at the picture.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
25. 25.In “Can I have a cup of cocoa?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
26. 26.In “What is this bag made of?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
27. 27.In “Where is this tea from?” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
28. 28.Listen: in “I can sing very well.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
29. 29.Listen: in “We had dosa and chutney for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
30. 30.In “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
31. 31.In “Yes, he can.” is “can” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
32. 32.Listen: in “This gift is for my cousin.” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
33. 33.Listen: in “We had rice and dal for lunch.” is “and” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
34. 34.In “Who is this cake for?” is “for” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
35. 35.Listen: in “I am from Kerala.” is “from” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
36. 36.In “We went to the temple.” is “to” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
37. 37.In “Can I have a cup of coffee?” is “of” said weak or strong? (a) Weak (short, quick) (b) Strong (full sound)
38. 38.Listen: in “Look at the board.” is “at” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
39. 39.Listen: in “Yes, she was.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)
40. 40.In “It was sunny yesterday.” is “was” said weak or strong? (a) Strong (full sound) (b) Weak (short, quick)

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